Braidwood

What Braidwood does

Braidwood (legal name: Roy Braidwood and Sons Transport Ltd) is a second-generation, family-run haulage, aggregate supply, and waste disposal business headquartered on a four-acre site at Little Hulton, Manchester, serving construction, demolition, landscaping, and infrastructure customers primarily across the North West of England with stated nationwide UK capability. The company operates a 30+ vehicle fleet comprising FORS Silver-accredited 8-wheel tippers, grab wagons, walking floor trailers, and low loaders, supported by an in-house IRTEC-approved commercial workshop and on-board calibrated weighing systems; all vehicles are tracked via TomTom telematics integrated with a transport management system that delivers real-time vehicle visibility, same-day proof-of-delivery reconciliation, and job-completion forecasting.

The company's product portfolio is structured as an integrated vertical stack: (1) Transport Services — bulk haulage, tipper hire, grab hire, low loader movements, and site-to-site transfers; (2) Aggregate Supply — quarried aggregates (limestone, gritstone, sandstone), recycled aggregates produced to WRAP protocol, sands, gravels, and BS3882:2015 / NHBC-approved topsoil; and (3) Waste Disposal Services — muck away, UKAS-laboratory-verified waste classification, construction recycling, and waste-to-landfill transport through licensed disposal facilities. All drivers hold MPQC/EPIC qualifications, and the fleet is CLOCS-compliant.

Revenue is generated transactionally through project-based quote pricing for haulage, aggregate supply, and waste disposal services. GTM is sales-led and relationship-driven, with direct customer engagement via phone, email, and a content-rich website, supplemented by earned credibility from industry accreditations (FORS Silver, Constructionline Silver PAS91, SMAS SSIP, RHA membership). No public funding, institutional investment, or M&A activity is evident; the business remains under private family ownership.

Name

Braidwood

Legal name

Roy Braidwood and Sons Transport Ltd

Website

https://braidwood.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Braidwood is a second-generation, family-run Manchester haulage, aggregate supply, and waste disposal business serving construction, demolition, landscaping, and infrastructure customers across the North West of England via a 30+ FORS-accredited vehicle fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Haulage and Waste Services

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Dump & Tip Trucks Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Yard Waste & Outdoor Debris Hauling (HSAKALAH)

Keywords

• Haulage services
• Aggregate supply
• Waste disposal
• Construction transport
• Muck away services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Transport/Haulage Services: Revenue from providing bulk haulage, tipper hire, grab hire, low loader movements, and site-to-site transfers. Services delivered using modern FORS-approved fleet of 8-wheel tippers, grab vehicles, walking floor trailers, and low loaders.
2. Aggregate Supply: Supply of quarried aggregates, recycled aggregates, sands, gravels, and topsoil. Products delivered loose or bagged, backed by industry certification. Revenue generated from product sales and delivery.
3. Waste Disposal Services: Complete waste management including muck away, waste classification, recycling services, and waste to landfill transport. Services include working with UKAS-accredited laboratories and licensed disposal facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Braidwood is a family-run haulage company providing integrated transport, aggregate supply, and waste disposal services to the UK construction sector. It operates a 30+ FORS Silver-accredited fleet of 8-wheel tippers, grab wagons, walking floor trailers, and low loaders for bulk haulage, supplies quarried and recycled aggregates (Type 1 sub-base, SUDs, pipe bedding, sands, gravels, BS3882:2015 topsoil), and delivers complete waste management including muck away, UKAS-accredited waste classification, recycling, and landfill disposal.

Product overview

Braidwood is a family-run haulage and construction services company offering an integrated portfolio of transport, aggregate supply, and waste disposal services. The core offering comprises: (1) Transport Services - a 30+ vehicle fleet of 8-wheel tippers, grab wagons, walking floor trailers, and low loaders for material movement and heavy machinery transport; (2) Aggregate Supply - quarried and recycled aggregates, sands, gravels, and topsoil available loose or bagged; and (3) Waste Disposal Services - muck away, waste classification, recycling, and landfill disposal. These services are designed to work together as an end-to-end solution for construction projects, from material delivery through waste removal and recycling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transport Services Specialist haulage transport service using a modern FORS-approved fleet of 30+ 8-wheel tipper vehicles, 8-wheel grab vehicles, walking floor trailers, and low loaders, available with qualified CLOCS-compliant MPQC/EPIC drivers for bulk material movement and heavy plant transport across the North West and nationwide.
• Site-to-Site Transfer Material transportation service using a 30+ fleet of 8-wheel tipper wagons tracked via TomTom telematics with daily POD reconciliation, live job data, daily counts, and job completion forecasting for site-to-site material movement.
• Tipper Hire Hire of FORS Silver-accredited 8-wheel tipper vehicles with qualified drivers for site-to-site transfers or on-site work, CLOCS-compliant with MPQC/EPIC qualified drivers.
• 8W Grab Hire 8-wheel grab vehicle hire for waste disposal, aggregate supply, and site clearance providing compliant and auditable waste removal from floor to tip without requiring separate machine or operative hire.
• Low Loader Movements Heavy machinery and plant transport service using low loader equipment for excavators, bulldozers, crushers, and screeners, with vehicles and equipment maintained through an IRTEC-approved workshop.
• Aggregate Supply Full range of quarried aggregates, recycled aggregates, sands, gravels, and topsoil supplied loose or bagged, backed by industry certification including BS3882:2015, NHBC approval, WRAP protocol, and BS8601:2013 subsoil standards.
• Quarried Aggregate Primary aggregates including Type 1 Sub Base, Type 3 Sub Base, SUDs aggregates, single sizes/pipe bedding, bulk fill aggregates, large clean aggregate, and rip-rap sourced from limestone, gritstone, and sandstone quarries.
• Recycled Aggregate Sustainably sourced aggregates from construction and demolition waste including Type 1 crushed concrete, 6F2/6F5, pipe bedding aggregates, fillsand, gritsand, and road plainings, produced to WRAP protocol standards.
• Sands and Gravels Range of sands and gravels in various grades delivered loose or bagged, including gritsand (washed or dry screened), concreting sand, building sand, and 4/10mm, 10/20mm, 20/40mm gravels.
• Topsoil British Standard topsoil including Grade 1 (BS3882:2015 certified, NHBC approved) and Grade 2 (screened or as-dug with chemical testing), plus BS8601:2013 subsoil for landscaping and land remediation.
• Waste Disposal Services All-in-one construction and demolition waste transport and disposal service including waste classification, muck away, recycling services, and waste to landfill, working with UKAS-accredited laboratories and licensed facilities.
• Muck Away Excavated material removal service covering hazardous, non-hazardous, and inert waste with flexible packages from cart and tip to full service with road sweeper and banksman, supported by daily, weekly, or whole-job reporting.
• Waste Classification Waste classification service for construction and demolition projects providing initial classification and ongoing verification testing through UKAS-accredited laboratories to identify cost savings and reduce compliance risks.
• Construction Recycling Services Construction and demolition waste recycling service that repurposes materials into aggregate for on-site re-use, reducing landfill waste and providing a compliant, greener disposal solution.
• Waste to Landfill Waste transport to landfill using bespoke aluminium bulk-bodied 8-wheel tippers with sealed cab-operated tailgates, solid sheeting systems, and on-board calibrated weighing for compliant and secure waste disposal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Real-time vehicle tracking and same-day POD reconciliation for every load
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UKAS-Accredited LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UKAS-accredited laboratories for accurate waste classification, supporting compliance and cost-effective disposal solutions for construction and demolition waste.
• Licensed Recycling CentrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with licensed recycling facilities to process construction and demolition waste into reusable aggregates, supporting sustainability goals.
• Authorised Landfill FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with authorised landfill facilities for compliant disposal of waste materials that cannot be recycled.
• Quality-Assured Quarries and Depots NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of quality-assured quarries and depots enabling supply of quarried aggregates including limestone, gritstone, and sandstone.
• WRAP Protocol Certified SupplierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll recycled aggregates produced in line with WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) protocol, ensuring quality and sustainability standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brett Group: Major UK construction materials producer and contractor with quarrying, aggregates, and haulage operations. Comparable on aggregate supply but at materially larger scale.
• Veolia UK: Major UK waste management and recycling company operating licensed landfills and transfer stations. Broad incumbent comparable on the recycling-led waste stream.
• Hills Waste Solutions: UK regional waste management and recycling operator with skip hire and commercial waste collection. Comparable on recycling and waste stream handling, though not focused on construction haulage.
• Hanson UK (Heidelberg Materials): Large UK aggregates, concrete, and cement producer with haulage operations. Comparable aggregate supply line, especially quarried products, at national scale.
• FM Conway: Large UK infrastructure services contractor with in-house aggregates, asphalt, and haulage capabilities. Overlaps on aggregate supply and material movement but as part of a broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• MJ Church: Family-run UK contractor offering skip hire, muck away, aggregates, and waste management across the Midlands and South West. Highly comparable integrated service mix and family-business heritage.
• Day Group Ltd: UK bulk haulage specialist operating tipper and walking floor trailer fleets for construction and demolition clients. Comparable scale and fleet-intensive operating model.
• Mick George Group: UK construction haulage, muck away, and aggregate/waste services operator with integrated tipper and grab fleet. Closest direct comparator in terms of combining transport, aggregate supply, and waste disposal for construction clients.
• T J Transport (Midlands) Ltd: UK haulage company providing muck away, tipper hire, and aggregate supply with regional depot network. Overlapping service mix and contract-haulage go-to-market.

Regional players

• Skansa (Costain Aggregate Supply): UK infrastructure contractors with vertically integrated materials supply capabilities. Overlaps with Braidwood's infrastructure-project haulage and aggregate supply but typically serves larger-scale projects under different procurement routes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rbraidwood

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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